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- Page 1 Telev,s,o User's Changing Entertainment. A lain.
- Page 2 l pQrtant mnfQr ation WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. electric shock, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. this TV to rain or moisture.
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Page 3: Introduction: Key Features Overview
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV walching experience. "File tkJlowing intbrmation sun]marizes a l_w of these teatures. Chapter 2 provides more inl_)rmation about rest of the TV's fl, atures how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description:... - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TabW@ @f C@nt@nts Introduction: Key Features overview ............. On-screen Program Guide ..................V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... Chapter 1: Connections & Setup .............. Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... Protect Components from Overheating ..............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .......... - Page 6 Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Closed-Caption Modes ..................... Channel Menu ......................... Time Menu ........................Other Information: ................. Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................RCA TV Limited Warranty ....................Accessory Order Form ....................Index ..........................
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • The Front of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote •... -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect
C@nnections Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components betore you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn ofl the TV and/or component betk)re you connect or disconnect any cables. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
C@nnections Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the lk_llowing charl to determine which connection is best tor you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Connection Go to... Components Needed Title Coaxial... -
Page 10: Tv + Vcr
C@nnections Setup TV (back panel) CABLE/ G-LINK ANTENN_ AUDIO OUT? I, FBOMANI From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna Connection: TV + VCR Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). -
Page 11: Connection: Tv Only
C@nnections Setup TV (back panel) CABLE/ l_From Cable or Antsfln8 Connection: TV Only Connect the TN to your cable or antenna Connect tile coaxial cable t_comyour cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV Go to page If you're connecting a cable box, connect... - Page 12 C@nnections Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cableor Antenna IN FROMANT SATELLITE OUTTOTV VIDEO S-VIDEO Satellite Signal VIDEO AUDIO _OUT_ OUTTO W _,N_ TV (back panel) ANTENNA Chapter...
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Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
C nnections Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A. Connect the coaxial cable t_()m your cable nudet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT). I3. -
Page 14: The Front Of Your Tv
C@nnections Setup The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your r_'illOh" yOLl can LIS_"the" bLlttons of your to operate" many of the TVs t_.atures. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. -
Page 15: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
C@nnections Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to wnrl,: with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box- If your "1"* 7is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings {'or your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. - Page 16 C@nnections Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade nt tile plug with the wide slot in tile outlet. Insert the plug completely into tile outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove tile battery compartment cover on tile remote.
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Page 17: Complete The Interactive Setup
C nnections Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TVs fl, atures to work properly. In this book, we call it the 'interactive setup'/)ecause the TV asks you questions, To access the setup menus manually, answer, the TV makes the appropriate... - Page 18 C@nnections Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control If your country isn't highlighted, press tile up or down arrow button on tile remote control to highlight your country and press Use tile number buttons on your ren_ole tn enter your zip cnde.
- Page 19 C@nnections Setup Highlight tile channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Note: Cham_el 0)_ is the most common.
- Page 20 C@nnections Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If: your TV is connected to a VCt{, press OK. If: it is not, highlight 3/0 and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCP.). Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight tile brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV.
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Page 21: What To Expect
C@nnections Setup Note: [/'tbe G_)E Ph_s+ ,_>_temcan't locate tbe co!Tect codejbr the VCR, a ti._t(_/'trouble._booti_z_,_ inst_ctio_s appear._ Io betpyoJ_ bq/breyoJ_ t_y Leave your cable box turned ON to a_,qain. download program information_ • 7_7>, VCR co_d_quration again: repeal VCR setup. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record •... -
Page 22: The Buttons On The Remote Control
C nnections Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly POWER thrnugil tile remote cnntroL To enlcr a two-digit channel, press tim two digits. ]b enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit tk)r two seconds until two dashes appear to the... -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Using The Tv's Features
Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Grat)bics used u_ith#z tbis publicatio_z at_,./_Jr repre_e_ztatio_z o_z/_'. -
Page 24: About The Guide Plus+ System
Using Features Action Video Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System buttons window information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules tk)r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. -
Page 25: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
Using Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To ent_,r the, G[ I1)E Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on tile remote. • Press and hold MENU fl_r 2 seconds on the t_ont panel. To exit tile G{IDE Plus+ sysl_,m: •... - Page 26 Using Features Grid guide Grid guide Grid Guide Action Buttons menu action buttons Actinn buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system, Be sure to lnnk at the action bar before pressing the command numbers.
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Page 27: Sort
Osing Sort Sort menu selection Sort menu lets you browse programs by catvgnry. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: If the GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. -
Page 28: News
Using Features News menu News menu News action buttons selection "I'll(" N6_lgS in(*nu lets brovvs(, curr(,nt news stork, s by h(,adlin(', If the GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on the remote control to select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the vide() window). -
Page 29: Messages
Using "lk) remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access tile 5"cht, d lllt, lll(,nLl fronl the Menu bar. Press GUIDE to bring tip the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remole to select the Menu bar. tse the arrows to highlight the Sch#dJde menu selection. -
Page 30: Setup
Using Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can custonfize tile channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. Fnr instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. -
Page 31: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program
Using How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program _) find out more inlbrmation about a program, advertisemem or special, use the let_ arrow bunon to highlight the channel listing or promotional inl_)rmation box. Requesting more inlk)rmation about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number... -
Page 32: Channel Banner
Using Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when yotl press the TV or INFO bunons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The fl)llowing list describes the items on tile Channel Banner screen (let]: to right and top to bonom). -
Page 33: How V-Chip Works
Using How V-Chip Works When turned 'on,' tile V-Chip sot_ware reads a code that ntnst broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the sol'ware the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)l. I1 you have blocked tile rating and/or... -
Page 34: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using Features V-Chip TV Rating Limit _Cbip TVRating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. "lb set TV programming limits: Choose Parental ControA l_om the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enler your password, If they are not locked,... - Page 35 Using Blocking Age-Based Ratings Rating Rating Content field status field status fields You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you ,,*,'ant tile child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings.
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Page 36: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using Features Rating Rating Content Viewing Age-Based Ratings field status field status fields you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Determine which blocked rating you want lo view. l_se the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status of Block. -
Page 37: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using Press tlle right arrow bu/lnn to move tile highlight to tlle field corresponding with tile content theme you wish to block nut. Press tlle up or down arrow button to change content status ti'()n] Vtn/3. All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change to B. - Page 38 Using Features Blocking Movie Ratings Rating field Rating status field If you only want your child to wash movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block (}Litall other movies with higher ratings. block IlK)vies: Highlight...
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Page 39: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes ' unral_,d" can be vi_,wed. Note that ' unral_,d" TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs... -
Page 40: Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Using Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using password. If yon do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for v-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you ff>rget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENL on the... -
Page 41: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Menu System
Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. -
Page 42: How To Use The Different Types Of Menus And Control Panels
Using How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels The "I_/'s has three types ()f screens: menus, cnn/rol panels, and choice lists. Ybu use menu system tile buttons on tile remote or tile t_contpanel to access tile menu system and make changes to tile settings. - Page 43 Using Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. "lk) use a Slider in a menu: Press the up or down arrow button to select the slider control fk)r the tl.ature you want to adjust. Press the right or letk arrow button lo adjust the indicator...
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Page 44: Audio Menu
Using Audio Menu 1 Audio Mute Press OK lo reduce the TV's volume to its mininlunl level. Press OK again to restore tile volumt,. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control tile way tile sound conies througil your speakers. You can also access tile ALq)IO PROCESSOR menu by pressing tile SO[ND button on tile remow. -
Page 45: Screen Menu
Using Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning intbrmation is shown on the screen. Off always No captioning inlk_rmation is displayed. On always Captioning inlk_rmation is shown always, when awtilable. On when sound is muted Captioning inlk)rmation is shown, when... -
Page 46: Channel Menu
Using Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna /ype. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an oflLair antenna lk_rTV signals. -
Page 47: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Grcq)bics used u_itbi_z this publicatio_z are.f_)r ret)rese_ztatio_z o_z/y,. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems encounter with your TV you correct by consuhing Troubleshooting list that tk)llows. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the POWER button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is qive" by plugging in something else. - Page 49 Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on Mtybe the cabk'/air s_,tting is set to tlw wrong position. Select S_gtlal T_,pe from the Channel m_'nu. (3() to page 44 fl)r more infl_rmatk)n. Tim channel might be empty change channels. If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the ['V to channel 3 or 4...
- Page 50 Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur Check Schedule for tim_'r conflicts. Go to page 26 for instmctk)ns. M_lke sure the wJnds of the G LINK cable are pl_lced in fiont of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s). Make sure your VCR is turned off during tim time you've...
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Page 51: Care And Cleaning
What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center t2)r the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television. - Page 52 What your warranty does cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, nperate ynur television. additional inlkmnation should be obtained flcom your dealer). • Installation relat(*d adjustments. • Signal receptinn problems not caused by your television. •...
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Page 53: Accessory Order Form
_tu_) VCRs 1o duplica_ tapes¸ also used to connect a VCR toyour (._b_ cok)_coded sb_lded. Gold-Tipped cable RCA-O_ pbono plugs o_l each VH83 (640 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triph, cabl_, that lets/'(m Prices are subject to change without notice. COtlllec[ _ _71)1:0 £tt_d... - Page 54 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VlSA, Master( ard, or Discover Card by Help._ you connect a second "I'_ filling in below or V(;/_. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number f}-om your VISA card r-N-N r-NN r-NN r-NN Amplified...
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Page 55: Index
Index Screen FV + VCR 8 Setup FV Only 9 Sort 25 Fime Menu Content Themes Time 44 Fint Contrast MENU button I'roubleshooting 46 Control Panels Menus TV; connecting GLIDE Plus+ system setup Accessories Messages menu I)emo Pin 6, 8, 9, 11 Mono Advanced connections... - Page 56 (This page intentionally left blank)
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- Page 64 Visit RCA web site at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian...